Categories

Archives

Make a Bold Statement with Your Home’s Entrance

Custom Cornwall Doors are the Key to a Great First Impression

Your Cornwall home’s entrance isn’t just one of the first things guests notice, it also says a lot about you and your home. Think about how a haircut shapes your face; similarly, your front door can shape the look and overall feel of your home’s exterior design. Whether you’re going for a bold, understated or classy look, the right Cornwall doors make it happen.

That said, many people find choosing such a signature piece daunting. With so much variety to choose from, where do you begin? While there’s certainly a lot to consider, a better understanding of the design choices available should help you pick the perfect statement door.

Design Choice #1: Material

Custom Cornwall doors can be fabricated from an array of materials, but the downside is that there is no right or wrong answer for which material to choose. Ultimately, the best choice for you will depend on what specific aspects you want.

To help you decide, check out these pros and cons for each material:

Steel: Steel doors are strong and stable which makes them more secure and weather resistant. Steel doors are also reasonably priced. However, steel doors also have a shorter life span and are prone to dents and rust.

Fiberglass: Fiberglass doors are more expensive and offer a lower return on investment than steel doors, but they are also more weather resistant. They’re also highly energy efficient.

Wood: Wood doors offer unmatched beauty and style. Wood will add warmth and character, but requires more maintenance than other materials.

Aluminum: Aluminum-clad doors cost more than other options, but these highly durable options often come with warranties of 10 to 20 years.

Design Choice #2: Style

Depending on the amount of space you have to work with, custom Cornwall doors can typically be fashioned in a variety of styles:

Solid panel

Arched doors

Split doors

Double doors

Decorative doors with glass or frosted glass inserts

Design Choice #3: Colour

There are myriad colours to choose from for your Cornwall doors. To narrow it down, ask yourself whether you want bold or understated colour. From there, decide whether you want it to blend in or contrast with your home’s exterior.

As architect John Wingfelder said, “If the eyes are the window to a person’s soul, the front door is the window to the soul of your home.” There’s no question the impact your entranceway can have on your home’s exterior and regardless of what style you’re going for, custom Cornwall doors can help you unlock the entrance you’ve always dreamed of.